Charlize Theron Savagely Slams Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s $50 Million Wedding – ‘They Suck’

Charlize Theron is never one to hold her tongue—and at a recent charity event in Los Angeles, the Academy Award-winning actress made her thoughts on Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s high-profile Venetian wedding abundantly clear.

Speaking at the fifth annual Block Party for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) on Saturday, the 49-year-old actress didn’t just acknowledge the billionaire couple’s $50 million celebration in Venice, Italy—she roasted it.

“I think we might be the only people who did not get an invite to the Bezos wedding,” Theron said, deadpan, as the crowd laughed.

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“But that’s OK because they suck and we’re cool,” she added, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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The “Old Guard” star used her platform to address serious global and domestic issues, thanking guests for showing up “especially when the world feels like it’s burning because it is.”

“Here in Los Angeles, in the US and across the globe, we’re moving backwards fast,” Theron warned.

“Immigration policy has destroyed the lives of families, not criminals; women’s rights are becoming less and less every day; queer and trans lives are increasingly being erased; and gender-based violence is on the rise. This isn’t just policy, it’s personal.”

Capping off her emotionally charged remarks, she doubled down: “Yeah, f–k them.”

The billionaire wedding bash, held over three days, brought a parade of celebrities to Venice, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, Sydney Sweeney, Tom Brady, Orlando Bloom, Ivanka Trump, and the Kardashian-Jenner clan. While the event made global headlines for its opulence, it also drew harsh criticism—not just from Theron.

Others seemingly snubbed by the Bezos-Sánchez guest list found solace and inspiration in Bezos’ ex-wife, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Divorced from Bezos in 2019 after a 25-year marriage, Scott walked away with $38 billion and a 4% stake in Amazon. Rather than cling to the spotlight, she turned toward giving.

As of December 2024, Scott had donated a staggering $19.3 billion to over 1,600 charitable organizations.

Her altruism was praised by 80-year-old actress Mia Farrow, who shared a nostalgic Instagram post with the caption: “How awesome is MacKenzie Scott! (Jeff Bezos’ first wife and mother of his 4 children).”

That post sparked a wave of admiration in the comments. “Truly incredible,” wrote actress Olivia Munn. Author Cheryl Strayed added, “She’s incredible.” Rosanna Arquette chimed in, calling Scott “a force of humanity and good.”

It wasn’t just Scott receiving pointed attention during the Bezos wedding fallout. Lauren Sánchez’s fashion choice—specifically her elaborate Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown—became the target of mockery. Legendary journalist Katie Couric didn’t hold back in her Instagram commentary.

“Welcome to the eighties — when big hair and conspicuous consumption ruled. Apparently tacky is back,” Couric remarked on a now-deleted post originally shared by John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg.

He cheekily responded, “Let’s bring back scrunchies,” in a nod to the iconic but much-maligned ’80s hair accessory famously ridiculed on Sex and the City.

Couric’s jab wasn’t an isolated critique. As photos from the opulent wedding made the rounds, they fueled conversations around extravagance, taste, and priorities—especially in a time when many are struggling to make ends meet and global crises dominate headlines.

In contrast to the glamour and glitter of Bezos and Sánchez’s nuptials, Theron’s event focused on impact and solidarity.

CTAOP, which she founded in 2007, supports African youth in their fight against HIV/AIDS and works to advance health, education, and community engagement.

Theron’s fiery commentary may have been laced with humor and a touch of Hollywood snark, but the message behind her words resonated with a deeper truth—a frustration with misplaced priorities and performative excess, especially by those with power and influence.

In a world where charitable giving, activism, and humility are increasingly valued over luxury and elitism, voices like Theron’s—and examples like MacKenzie Scott’s—serve as powerful reminders of what truly matters.

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